{"id":220259,"date":"2025-03-02T15:02:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T20:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=220259"},"modified":"2025-03-02T15:02:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T20:02:35","slug":"nfl-combine-twenty-twenty-five-how-do-this-years-qbs-stack-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/03\/02\/nfl-combine-twenty-twenty-five-how-do-this-years-qbs-stack-up\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Combine 2025: How Do This Year\u2019s Quarterbacks Stack Up?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Picture this: The 2025 quarterback class struts into the NFL Combine like the Avengers<\/em> assembling\u2014except instead of Infinity Stones, they\u2019re clutching footballs and 40-yard dash dreams. But are these quarterbacks the next Star Wars<\/em>\u00a0sequel everyone\u2019s hyped for, or more of a\u00a0Solo<\/em>\u00a0spinoff? Let\u2019s just say the Force is strong with a few.<\/p>\n

Now, imagine a\u00a0Brooklyn 99<\/em>-style lineup: Cool, confident, and occasionally chaotic.<\/em> That\u2019s this year\u2019s quarterback crop. While top prospects like Miami\u2019s Cam Ward<\/a> and Colorado\u2019s Shedeur Sanders<\/a> skipped throwing drills\u2014insert eye-roll here<\/em>\u2014the Combine still served up enough drama to rival a\u00a0Real Housewives<\/em>\u00a0reunion. Buckle up, because the real showdown starts now.<\/p>\n

NFL Combine 2025 Chronicles: Grading the Quarterback Workouts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Jaxson Dart stole the show like LeBron dropping 40 on a Tuesday. The Ole Miss gunslinger earned his spotlight\u00a0for his laser-deep balls and rock-solid mechanics. Scouts drooled over his mentally and physically tough<\/em> SEC pedigree. Think Justin Herbert\u2019s arm meets Baker Mayfield\u2019s swagger. Dart\u2019s Pro Day could launch him into Round 1\u2014or at least make him the Top Gun<\/em>\u00a0of Day 2.<\/p>\n

Next up: Tyler Shough, Louisville\u2019s 25-year-old old soul<\/em> with a cannon arm. He caught the eye by threading needles on deep throws and flashing sneaky athleticism. Shough\u2019s like that underrated BBQ joint you stumble into\u2014unexpectedly delicious. Teams needing a late-round steal (looking at you, Raiders<\/a>) might bite harder than a hungry Shih Tzu at a steakhouse. Then there\u2019s Quinn Ewers.<\/p>\n

The Texas prodigy is dubbed \u201cthis year\u2019s J.J. McCarthy\u201d<\/em> by Vinnie Iyer of the Sporting News.<\/em> His NFL Combine performance? Smooth as a Nolan Ryan fastball. Ewers showcased touch, zip, and the poise of a QB who\u2019s already hosted SNL<\/em>. One might say, he makes it look like Ted Lasso<\/em> coaching peewee football. But will teams overlook his injury history?<\/p>\n

Cue the Jeopardy!<\/em> theme music. Meanwhile, Alabama\u2019s Jalen Milroe left scouts split like\u00a0The Last Dance<\/em> debate. His\u00a0performance\u00a0highlighted dual-threat dynamism but inconsistent deep-ball accuracy. Translation: He\u2019s a rollercoaster ride\u2014thrilling highs, stomach-dropping lows. Teams like the Falcons <\/a>or Vikings <\/a>(hello, QB whisperers) could turn him into an MVP candidate\u2014or a cautionary tale.<\/p>\n

Draft Day Chess: Who\u2019s Bluffing, Who\u2019s All-In?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Shedeur Sanders<\/a> swaggered into Indy like Jay-Z at the Met Gala, dripping in diamonds and confidence. \u201cIf you ain’t trying to change the franchise or the culture\u2014don\u2019t get me,\u201d<\/em> he declared, channeling his dad\u2019s Prime Time flair. Teams like the Giants<\/a> (pick No. 3) and Raiders (No. 6) are eyeing him like a Black Friday deal. But will his Combine no-show backfire faster than Game of Thrones<\/em>\u00a0Season 8?<\/p>\n

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Shedeur Sanders is confident he can turn around the Cleveland Browns.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you ain\u2019t trying to change the culture, don\u2019t get with me.\u201d pic.twitter.com\/UzKnZUEZt2<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 BIGPLAY (@BIGPLAY) February 28, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Cam Ward, meanwhile, doubled down on his film: \u201cI just think five years of film says everything I can do.\u201d<\/em> His Moneyball<\/em>\u00a0approach might sway QB-needy teams like the Titans <\/a>(No. 1) or Browns <\/a>(No. 2). But critics whisper he\u2019s holding the ball like it\u2019s a hot potato<\/em>. Cue the Office<\/em> meme: “Why are you the way that you are?\u201d\u00a0<\/em>But wait…<\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s the wild card: Jaxson Dart<\/a>. Analysts compare his rise to Brock Purdy<\/a>\u2019s Cinderella story\u2014except Dart\u2019s got a better arm and worse haircut. The Patriots <\/a>(No. 4) and Broncos <\/a>(No. 20) could gamble on him like a\u00a0Poker Face<\/em>\u00a0contestant.<\/p>\n

The Verdict: A Draft Class With Flavor<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This quarterback class isn\u2019t the 2021 Burrow-Lawrence tier, but it\u2019s got spice\u2014like a Nashville hot chicken sandwich. Dart and Ewers offer high ceilings, Sanders and Ward bring star power, and sleepers like Shough could cook up surprises. Teams drafting quarterbacks this year aren\u2019t just picking players\u2014they\u2019re betting on potential, swagger, and a dash of chaos.<\/p>\n

So, grab your popcorn. April\u2019s draft will be a blockbuster\u2014no matter if it\u2019s\u00a0Avengers: Endgame<\/em>\u00a0or\u00a0Cats<\/em>. Either way, we\u2019re here for the drama.<\/p>\n

Main Photo: Kirby Lee – Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Picture this: The 2025 quarterback class struts into the NFL Combine like the Avengers assembling\u2014except instead of Infinity Stones, they\u2019re clutching footballs and 40-yard dash dreams. But are these quarterbacks the next Star Wars\u00a0sequel everyone\u2019s hyped for, or more of a\u00a0Solo\u00a0spinoff? Let\u2019s just say the Force is strong with a few. Now, imagine a\u00a0Brooklyn 99-style […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5474,"featured_media":220379,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1647,17,20],"tags":[3418,32931,32826,33129,5579,32477,9819],"class_list":["post-220259","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl-draft","category-raiders","category-giants","tag-baker-mayfield","tag-cam-ward","tag-jalen-milroe","tag-jaxson-dart","tag-justin-herbert","tag-shedeur-sanders","tag-tyler-shough"],"modified_by":"David Latham, Managing Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/220259","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5474"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=220259"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/220259\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":220380,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/220259\/revisions\/220380"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/220379"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=220259"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=220259"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=220259"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}